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Flexible tube for cartridge filter

US7762403B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2008
Grant dateJul 27, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2230/008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embolic protection filtering devices and methods of making and using the same. The present invention may include an embolic protection filtering device including a filter cartridge that is slidable over medical devices, for example, guidewires. The filter cartridge may have a filter coupled thereto and may have desirable flexibility and trackability characteristics.

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